Throckmorton in Throckmorton County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Throckmorton County
Photographed By Duane Hall, March 23, 2016
1. Inscription Plate of Throckmorton County Marker
Created January 13, 1858
Organized March 18, 1879
Named in honor of
Dr. William Edward Throckmorton
1795 - 1843
A Revolutionary soldier
Father of James Webb Throckmorton,
who became Governor of Texas
in 1866
County Seat, Throckmorton
Erected 1936 by Texas Highway Department. (Marker Number 5485.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 13, 1858.
Location. 33° 11.602′ N, 99° 10.628′ W. Marker is in Throckmorton, Texas, in Throckmorton County. Marker is at the intersection of N. Minter Avenue (U.S. 283) and Texas Highway 79, on the right when traveling north on N. Minter Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Throckmorton TX 76483, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Throckmorton County Veterans Memorial (approx. one mile away); Great Western Trail (approx. one mile away); Throckmorton County Courthouse (approx. one mile away); Camp Cooper, C.S.A. (approx.
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Also see . . . Throckmorton County. From the Texas State Historical Association’s “Handbook of Texas Online”. (Submitted on March 27, 2016.)
Photographed By Duane Hall, March 23, 2016
2. Throckmorton County Marker
Photographed By Duane Hall, March 23, 2016
3. Throckmorton County Marker
Photographed By Duane Hall, March 23, 2016
4. View to South on US 183/283 Towards Town of Throckmorton
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 485 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 27, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
